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Does death really have the final say?

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One day, our lives will come to an end. This definite truth frightens us. As our society would like to hide death, play it down or even erase it, the fear is even greater. But does death really have the final say? Don Paul Denizot delivers a message for November.

A pilgrimage in November for the deceased

Pèlerinage pour les défunts en novembre à Montligeon
What can we do for our deceased on the practical level, for our loved-ones who have departed? During the month of November which traditionally is devoted to praying for the deceased, Montligeon's suggests to do a pilgrimage. Why have a pilgrimage in November for a deceased?

Five meditations on death in partnership with Magnificat

🕯️ From November 2 to 30, 2024, join our meditation series with Magnificat: Five meditations for those faced to death. 📅 Sign up to receive a weekly meditation and pray for those who have left us. ➜ https://magnificat.com/montligeon/

Throughout November, the Solemnity of All Saints and the Feast of the Faithful Departed are an opportunity for Magnificat to offer a pathway in five steps, prepared by the Shrine of Montligeon, for the purpose of exploring some key questions.…

2023 November Heaven’s Pilgrimages schedules

Notre-Dame Libératrice à Montligeon
During this month of prayer for the dead, Heaven's Pilgrimages begin on Wednesday 1st November in Montligeon. Five pilgrimages will take place at the shrine of Montligeon throughout November. Here are the service times and how to register

Origin of the celebration of All Souls Day

La commémoration des fidèles défunts par saint Odilon

Every year, the day after All Saints Day, on 2nd November, the Roman Catholic Church calls to pray for the deceased. This feast in commemoration of the faithful departed, is usually called the “Day of the dead”. How did it…